®Planning appeal decision
9 Statham Close, Taunton, TA1 5AF
Planning appeal 3277521 at 9 Statham Close, Taunton, TA1 5AF (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 2 November 2021 by Inspector Coombes A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
a two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Cladding to front elevation of existing house
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coombes A
- Postcode
- TA1 5AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers that would not be outweighed by the personal circumstances of the appellant or economic benefits.
The significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours was not outweighed by the personal circumstances of the appellant, modest economic benefits, absence of objections or Parish Council support.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1 of the Taunton Deane Borough Council Core Strategy 2011 – 2028, adopted 2012Policy D5 of the Taunton Deane Borough Council, Site Allocations and Development Management Plan, adopted 2016
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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